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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need help in valuing a serving dish

« on: March 25, 2025, 02:38:28 am »

Hi!
Please post pictures of the dish, close ups of front and back and any manufacturer markings! 
Condition makes a big difference in value as well.
Look forward to seeing your pictures.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Cigarette case

« on: March 11, 2025, 10:51:32 pm »

Hi!
Can you please post a clearer picture of the makers' mark?   Picture of the interior?

It's a beautiful piece and appears to be in exceptional condition.

If you search 'Napier silver with gold inlay cigarette case' you will see quite a few with monograms on them. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: An unusual snuff box

« on: March 11, 2025, 10:46:12 pm »

Hi!  Thank you for sharing your treasure.  Could it possibly be a pill box?

Can you please post a picture of the box open as well?  Higher grade items, made by established names, many times had identifiers inside.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 11" antique bronze vase with reign of Xuande Ming Dynasty markings

« on: February 08, 2025, 02:04:39 am »

For a vase of this type it needs to be seen in person.  The weight of the item/how it feels and looks is very important.

Maybe someone else will pipe in here.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Star Brand Shoe Chair

« on: January 17, 2025, 12:27:48 am »

Thanks for looking.

It is a very nice piece of history.  An up close/hands on exam would be needed for the condition if you have someone you could go see locally.

Unfortunately the market is a bit down for now...but hold on to it....the market will rally!

Thank you so much for sharing!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need info about chair with a carved face

« on: January 17, 2025, 12:25:18 am »

Can you please post a picture of your chair from several angles, the label and joints?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Star Brand Shoe Chair

« on: December 31, 2024, 12:48:43 am »

Star Brand Shoes were very popular from the start in 1898 until 1911 when it was merged to form The International Shoe Company.

This was a popular form of advertising putting the logo/information on "theater folding seats" which most likely was in a shoe store or department store with limited spacing so they had a pull down seat.  Do you know the origins of this chair?

Here is a set of three that have been for sale on 1st Dibs.

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/chairs/folding-chairs-star-brand-advertising-theater-type-style/id-f_42359382/

Yours is a bit more worn.  Are there any markings on the chair/wood/iron that indicate a date on them?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: North African ? Weaving to clean and age ?

« on: December 22, 2024, 11:19:36 pm »

I wish Martha was back on here.  She hasn't been on much since she lost her husband.  Need to try and get ahold of her!  Still looking for you though!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: North African ? Weaving to clean and age ?

« on: December 21, 2024, 01:50:26 am »

Oh my gosh....I couldn't stop laughing!  gerspee, there are some "interesting" posts on here! 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: North African ? Weaving to clean and age ?

« on: December 16, 2024, 10:27:07 pm »

Hi!
Beautifully woven pieces.  Interestingly enough, the pictures do not depict any particular religious faith, particular location, etc.

Were there any markings on the frames?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Humidor

« on: November 17, 2024, 02:20:47 pm »

What a nice piece and part of your family history.

If this was in pristine condition it would sell for around $250 - $350 in this market.

The longer you hold on to it the more it will increase as they are slowly disappearing! 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question on plate origin / value

« on: September 13, 2024, 11:07:05 pm »

Please post a picture of the back.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Chest from I believe 1869??? Questions about it.

« on: May 26, 2024, 10:35:03 pm »

Star Lock company operated during Victorian times (1836 to early 1900's) so the dates of 69 and 70 would be 1800's.  Not familiar with this particular lock.

Are the bands on the actual truck leather or metal (on the outside)?

Take a look at this trunk with similar interiors to yours and the lock on it was a star lock as well.https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/209705-antique-steamer-trunk

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Appraisal for a Josephine Baker - Nude statue

« on: April 10, 2024, 09:29:04 pm »

Hi!  You have a Wallendorf Porcelain figurine made in Germany.  The porcelain makers' mark on the piece was used between 1964 and 1990  The market is rather soft right now for items like this - if you wait a bit hopefully values will go up. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Identification help please

« on: April 01, 2024, 12:52:26 am »

What kind of item is this mark on?